Hungry Howies

6207 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 336105424

Pizza

Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Hungry Howies, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Establishment has no written procedures for employees” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Tampa sits at 79, putting Hungry Howies on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster no drain plug **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**

33-11-4

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Korey Yambura expired 09-01-2025. Discussed callback 11-09-2025 with Manager **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided a copy, posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-27-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices in shelf in preparation area removed from original container not able to be identified **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portions cups used to dispense spices in preparation area. **Warning**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag of candy on shelf with single service items, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

40-06-5

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster no drain plug **Warning**

33-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Provided operator with a copy of sign. Posted on wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom inside of reach in freezer rusted. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle and gallon in walk in cooler **Warning**

12B-13-4

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored on shelf with sauces. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation**

51-13-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hungry Howies last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hungry Howies on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hungry Howies?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hungry Howies.

How does Hungry Howies compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Hungry Howies most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Hungry Howies' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hungry Howies have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hungry Howies means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Hungry Howies inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hungry Howies is inspected around two times per year on average.

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